The U.S. ZIP Code 77420 is associated with Boling, TX in Wharton County. Approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $55,385. The median age in 77420 is estimated to at 37.0 years, and about 21.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Texas region, an estimated 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,340. The current population estimate for this region is 2,695.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 77420 is $55,385, while the region's mean household income is $64,264. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,340. The per capita income in ZIP Code 77420 of $22,340 is approximately 28.57% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 1.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 82.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 77420 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 77420 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 77420 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 77420 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 77420 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 77420 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77420 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 77420 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.3% of adults 18 and older in this Wharton County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.1% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77420 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 83.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 76.7% of those 18 and above in 77420 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 77420 include obesity (38.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 52.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| Current smoking | 17.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.3% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.8% |
In ZIP Code 77420, 84.1% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.2% in this Wharton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 20.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 39.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77420, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 44.7% of 77420 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77420 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (78.6%), followed by Black or African American (17.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 6.8% |
In ZIP Code 77420, 76.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 23.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wharton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.1% |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 77420, an estimated 19.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Wharton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77420 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77420 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77420 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.9 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.45 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 77420, 61.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.4 minutes. Approximately 28.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 77420 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 77420 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.5% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 14.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |